We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
In this position….
This position provides an exciting opportunity as a leader in the Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) Organization
Lead an engineering team to design, build and implement manufacturing processes for new and upgrade Axle programs for Ford Motor Company’s best-selling vehicles.
What you’ll do…
- Ensure process, facilities, equipment and tooling are provided for new programs in accordance with Powertrain Standards, Bill of Process (BOP), Procedures and Guidelines and Global Product Development System (GPDS) requirements.
- Maintain and update Axle Assembly BoP Standards
- Drive Simultaneous Engineering activities, cost studies and investment efficiency activities to meet targets
- Deliver Quality Operation Systems (QOS) requirements through Failure Mode Avoidance, Dynamic Control Planning and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (e.g. FMA, DCP, FMEAs, SCCAF, etc.)
- Develop workplans to deliver programs and projects
- Utilize Lessons Learned / Continuous Improvement Process
- Perform supervisory duties (individualized objective setting and alignment to strategic action plans, check-ins, performance reviews, travel requests, timecard approvals, compensation planning) for all personnel assigned.
- Lead, mentor, coach, counsel, recognize and motivate employees
- Assess employee competencies and support individual development plans, support employee growth through training classes and development assignments
- Provide plant assistance for ongoing kaizen events and extraordinary quality/downtime challenges
You’ll have…
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Min of 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing
- Manufacturing experience in Assembly or Machining process engineering and New Programs / Launches (Engine, Transmission, Power Unit or Axle)
- Demonstrate leadership in Ford OS Behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building and communication skills
- Must be a self-starter and self-directed
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to remain resilient in times of ambiguity and constant change
- Flexible work locations with ability to travel globally based on business needs
Even better, you may have ….
- Master of Science in Engineering
- Experience with Axle Assembly
- Proven ability to lead diverse, high functioning teams
- Proven record of customer focused work and results
- Servant Leadership mentality
- Ability to identify, analyze manufacturing issues and develop solutions within a high functioning team
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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